Behavioral Interview Practice: Compensation, Retention, Culture, and IPO
You are interviewing onsite for a Software Engineer role. Prepare concise, professional answers (60–90 seconds each) to the following behavioral prompts. Assume the company is a late-stage private tech firm. Avoid disclosing confidential details and keep a constructive tone.
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Compensation and satisfaction
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If you believe the offered compensation is below industry benchmarks, how would you raise it with the interviewer?
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Are you satisfied with your current compensation?
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Considering a move
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Have you considered leaving your current employer? Why or why not?
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Evaluating culture
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How do you evaluate whether a company's culture is toxic? What evidence or signals would you look for?
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IPO understanding
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What is your understanding of the company’s IPO status, and how would that influence your decision to join?